On October 14, 1999, over 40 federal, state, and other rural leaders met for VCRD’s 4th Annual Rural Development Summit. The summit focussed on water and sewer issues, youth issues, and downtown development. Participants identified 16 action steps which are outlined in the report. Read the “4th Annual Rural Development Summit” Report.
Through the Community Visit process, Middletown Springs built sections of the town plan and set up the Middletown Springs Conservation Commission. Read the Report and Action Plan
Through this community visit process, Rockingham accomplished its goals of creating more downtown housing, working towards a downtown revitalization, and rebuilding the Bellows Falls image. Today the reborn downtown is a model of creative economy development. Read the Report and Action Plan
Through this community visit process, Richford merged the village & town; built affordable housing, as well as river paths, and a new health center, and created plans to redevelop Sweat‐Cummings downtown industrial plant. The town also charted millions in grants in support of Community Visit Task Force action plans. Read the Report and Action Plan
